Custody history
Review of when, why, and under what authority the person was detained.
Immigration detention advocacy
Detention demands urgency—and a wider view of every available remedy.
Strategic representation for detained individuals and families confronting bond, custody, removal, and potential federal litigation.
Focused representation
The custody case and the immigration case must be understood together.
Immigration detention can involve multiple agencies, changing locations, compressed deadlines, and separate questions about custody and the underlying immigration proceeding. Jax Law Offices evaluates the full procedural picture.
Because eligibility and strategy depend on individual facts, the firm begins with a careful review rather than a one-size-fits-all answer.
Proceedings and deadlines
Assessment of immigration court posture, prior custody decisions, appeals, and imminent dates.
Federal options
Evaluation of whether prolonged or potentially unlawful detention may support federal habeas review.
Common questions
Clear answers before the first conversation.
Who controls immigration detention?+
The Department of Homeland Security is responsible for immigration apprehension and detention. Immigration judges have authority over some custody determinations, while other challenges may arise in federal court.
Can a detained person be transferred?+
Transfers between detention facilities can occur. Families should preserve the person’s full name, A-number, current facility, and procedural documents.
When should a family contact counsel?+
As early as possible. Detention matters can involve short deadlines and multiple overlapping proceedings.
Your facts deserve individual analysis